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Published on 6/23/2014 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Malaysia-based Hong Leong issues RM 500 million 4.8% notes due 2024

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., June 23 – Hong Leong Bank Bhd. said it completed the issuance of RM 500 million of Basel III-compliant tier 2 subordinated notes.

The 10-year notes have a coupon of 4.8%.

The notes are callable on any coupon payment date beginning five years after the issue date.

This is Hong Leong’s first issuance of ringgit-denominated subordinated notes under its RM 10 billion multicurrency subordinated notes program announced in April.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd. is the lead arranger for the program.

The Kuala Lumpur-based bank will use proceeds for working capital and other corporate purposes and to refinance any existing borrowings.

Issuer:Hong Leong Bank Bhd.
Issue:Basel III-compliant tier 2 subordinated notes
Amount:RM 500 million
Maturity:10 years
Coupon:4.8%
Call option:On any coupon payment date after five years
Announcement date:June 23
Rating:RAM Rating Services: AA2

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